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[reluctant_gargoyle]

It would seem that Elisa's world is turning into Grand Central Station.  First Maddie, then Kakyoin.  Later, Harley.  And now, Faye.  The list of visitors was ever growing.

And once again, the Castle was abuzz with activity.  Dusk had come fairly early--seeing as it was early October in Elisa's universe--and the Gargoyles of the Manhattan Clan were again preparing to recieve company.  The last visitor had raised a few questions from Xanatos, namely how she had managed to get into the Castle without anyone knowing, but no answer would be forthcoming.  They were allowed some secrets, just as they did not peer too closely into his activities.

Food was cooking, some were watching TV, some were playing with Bronx, and generally regular life was going on.

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[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

"Nobody deserves to be treated like that," Faye says to them.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

There's a nod and a mummur of agreement from the Gargoyles. By now, the Castle was visible in the skyline again, though a good bit above their flight line.

"Home sweet home," Elisa says.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

"Bet I can get there first," Faye replies.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

From Brooklyn and Angela, this produces its share of snickers. Even Elisa cracks a smile.

"I think," she says, "that we accept the challenge."

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

"Let's go then," she calls, using her weblines to increase her speed and height. As soon as she reaches the Eyrie Building, she'll use them to propel herself upwards.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

Elisa tucks her wings in to increase her speed, while still angling the for height. The Garoyles are at a bit of a disadvantage to Faye; they'll eventually need to climb when they run out of upward wind and momentum...

But for now, they've got the edge in speed.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

Faye gets overtaken by them, but she doesn't fall behind too far.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

Which is good, because if she had, Elisa probably would have fallen back a little just to keep an eye on her.

As it is, the Gargoyles were getting closer to the building, and the apex of their flight.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

And that's when Faye'll catch up.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

Whump!
Whump!
Whump!

The three connect solidly with the building--talons sinking into the side--and begin to climb. Brooklyn was currently in the lead, Elisa second, and Angela last.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

Faye uses a webline to change her momentum and travel up the building.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

And at the rate she's going, she just right beat them up there. Still, they're determined to give a good accounting of themselves.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

They might want to go a bit faster, because she's just overtook them.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

"Faster, guys!" Elisa shouts, while trying to redouble her own efforts. She's now slightly ahead of Brooklyn, and Angela's caught up with him...

But Faye might just be a little too far ahead.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

Which seems to be the case, as she has a third of the building to go.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

And a bit more of that for the Gargoyles, but they just might be catching up...

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

They're catching up alright. This could be close.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

Anyone's game now! Elisa's just about on Faye's heels...

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

And then... they'll likely reach the Castle at exactly the same time...

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

Which is what happens. Brooklyn and Angela pull themselves up a few minutes later. Higher up on the parpets of the Castle, the others can already be seen taking their places.

"You did great, Faye!" Elisa says, giving her friend a quick hug.

And there, on the horizon, was the sun...

"Think we're going to have to call it a, er, night," Elisa says.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

"Heh, thanks."

"Oh. Sleep well, you three," she says, pulling her mask off.

[elisa-garg.livejournal.com]

"You too, Faye. Thanks for visi---" And any further words are cut off, as the Gargoyles turn to stone.

[evil-god-monkey.livejournal.com]

Looking a bit amused, Faye activates her PINpoint to head home.